Known as "Pitt the Younger" to distinguish him from his father, Pitt the Elder. Pitt was a British Prime Minister from 1783 to 1801, again resuming office from 1804 to 1806. Pitt orchestrated the Acts of Union 1800 which united Great Britain and the Kingdom of Ireland into the United Kingdom. His tenure was characterized by the occurrences of the French Revolution and Napoleonic wars. Pitt was a major catalyst in strengthening the office of prime minister, generally regarded as an efficient and reform-oriented politician.

Also known as Pitt the Elder to distinguish him from his son, Pitt the younger. William Pitt is best known for his long political career and controversial political activism; he held the office of British Prime Minister from 1766 to 1768.

Formerly, Lady Hester Grenville; Wife of William Pitt, first earl of Chatham. Through their marriage, Pitt formed new political alliances with the men of the Grenville family.

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Living from roughly 518 to 438 B.C.E., Pindar is frequently considered to be the greatest of the ancient Greek lyric poets. He was the first known Greek poet to have reflected on the nature of poetry and the role of the poet. His poetry is a valuable reflection of the beliefs and values of the Archaic Grecians at the beginning of the classical period.

An Irish-born poet and occasional playwright who was known for her witty conversation. Her Memoirs (1748-9) and correspondence offer a lively picture of a number of noteworthy eighteenth-century literary figures.

A highly respected Athenian statesman and general.

Philostratus or Lucius Flavius Philostratus, called "the Athenian," authored the biography of first-century C.E. philosopher Appolonius of Tyana in which he attempts to construct his subject as an alternative to Jesus Christ.

One of the most important publishers of the early nineteenth century. In addition to his many book and pamphlet publications, he operated several periodicals over his career, including the Leicester Herald, the Museum, the Antiquaries Magazine, and most importantly, the Monthly Magazine. He was convicted and imprisoned for a time for selling Thomas Paine's Rights of Man.

An English poet, author of The Splendid Shilling. A Poem, In Imitation of Milton (1701) and Blenheim (1705).